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If you instruct the brethren in these things, you will be a good minister of Jesus Christ, nourished in the

words of faith and of the good doctrine which you have carefully followed. (1 Timothy 4:6)
Workbook On
The Two Epistles To
Timothy
1999 David Padfield. All Rights Reserved.
Scripture taken from the New King James Version.
Copyright 1982 by Thomas Nelson, Inc. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
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Introduction
Then he came to Derbe and Lystra. And behold, a certain
disciple was there, named Timothy, the son of a certain
Jewish woman who believed, but his father was Greek. He
was well spoken of by the brethren who were at Lystra and
Iconium. Paul wanted to have him go on with him. And he
took him and circumcised him because of the Jews who were
in that region, for they all knew that his father was Greek.
And as they went through the cities, they delivered to them
the decrees to keep, which were determined by the apostles
and elders at Jerusalem. So the churches were strengthened
in the faith, and increased in number daily." (Acts 16:15)
The books of 1st and 2nd Timothy and Titus are
usually referred to by the denominational world as the
pastoral epistles. They use this title because they do
not understand the work of a pastor. I might prefer
the phrase evangelistic epistles, for these three
books discuss the work of an evangelist in great detail.
I have often suggested that every elder, deacon and
preacher read these books at least once a month. A
constant reading of these epistles would give them the
courage and determination to fight the good fight.
It is very common to find Christians who do not
understand the work of an evangelist, elder or deacon.
This lack of knowledge is the result of a lack of study.
Just as we use the book of Acts to find examples of
conversion, we must use these three books as a pattern
for elders and preachers.
Timothys Biography
Timothy himself is an interesting study. Born in
Lystra of a Greek father and of a Jewish mother, he
was brought up in the Jewish faith
and was taught the Scriptures from
childhood. Paul made him an
understudy in his second journey
(Acts 16:13), and Timothy
remained with him ever after. He
shared in the evangelization of
Macedonia and Achaia and aided
Paul during the three years of
preaching at Ephesus, where he
became thoroughly acquainted
with the city and with the needs of
the local church. He was one of the
delegates appointed to Jerusalem
(20:4) and probably went with Paul
all the way back to that city. He
was with Paul in Rome during the
first imprisonment, for his name
appears in the headings of
Colossians (1:1) and of Philemon
(1). After the release he traveled with Paul and
evidently was left at Ephesus to straighten out the
tangle that had developed there, while Paul went on to
visit the churches in Macedonia. At the end of Pauls
life he joined him at Rome (II Tim. 4:11, 21), and
himself suffered imprisonment (Heb. 13:23), from
which he was later released. (Merrill C. Tenney, New
Testament Survey, p. 334).
Time and Place
After Paul was acquitted by the Emperor and
released from his first Roman imprisonment (A.D. 61),
he resumed his missionary activities, accompanied by
Timothy, Titus, Luke, and possibly some others.
Contrary to his earlier thinking, he was able to return
to Ephesus; there he left Timothy in charge while he
moved on to Macedonia (I Tim. 1:3; cf. Acts 20:25, 37
38). Paul expected to rejoin Timothy at Ephesus, but he
was not sure about the time of his arrival (3:14; 4:13).
Thinking that he might be delayed longer than he had
expected, Paul thus wrote to Timothy to encourage
and to instruct him in his many tasks: But if I tarry
long, that thou mayest know how thou oughtest to
behave thyself in the house of God, which is the
church of the living God, the pillar and ground of the
truth (3:15). The book therefore was written from
Macedonia about A.D. 62, although some have
suggested either A.D. 63 or 64. (Robert G. Gromacki,
New Testament Survey, p. 295).
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Sound Doctrine
1 Timothy 1:111

1 Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ,


by the commandment of God our
Savior and the Lord Jesus Christ,
our hope, 2 To Timothy, a true son
in the faith: Grace, mercy, and
peace from God our Father and
Jesus Christ our Lord. 3 As I
urged you when I went into
Macedoniaremain in Ephesus
that you may charge some that
they teach no other doctrine, 4 nor
give heed to fables and endless
genealogies, which cause disputes
rather than godly edification
which is in faith. 5 Now the
purpose of the commandment is
love from a pure heart, from a
good conscience, and from sincere
faith, 6 from which some, having
strayed, have turned aside to idle
talk, 7 desiring to be teachers of
the law, understanding neither
what they say nor the things
which they affirm. 8 But we know
that the law is good if one uses it
lawfully, 9 knowing this: that the
law is not made for a righteous
person, but for the lawless and
insubordinate, for the ungodly
and for sinners, for the unholy
and profane, for murderers of
fathers and murderers of mothers,
for manslayers, 10 for fornicators,
for sodomites, for kidnappers, for
liars, for perjurers, and if there is
any other thing that is contrary to
sound doctrine, 11 according to
the glorious gospel of the blessed
God which was committed to my
trust.
1. What are the qualifications of an apostle?
2. List the passages where Paul defend his apostleship?
3. How was the gospel committed to Pauls trust?
4. How would one give heed to endless genealogies?
5. Who was the law made for?
6. In what way was Timothy Pauls son in the faith?
7. In 1 Timothy 1:10 Paul uses the phrase sound doctrine. Can you find
where he used the following phrases? (A concordance will help)
a. doctrines of demons
b. good doctrine
c. my doctrine
d. profitable for doctrine
e. adorn the doctrine
8. There are at least three other New Testament passages which give a
catalog of various sins. Where are they?
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1 Timothy 1:1220
Pauls Former Conduct

12 And I thank Christ Jesus our


Lord who has enabled me,
because He counted me faithful,
putting me into the ministry,
13 although I was formerly a
blasphemer, a persecutor, and an
insolent man; but I obtained
mercy because I did it ignorantly
in unbelief. 14 And the grace of
our Lord was exceedingly
abundant, with faith and love
which are in Christ Jesus. 15 This
is a faithful saying and worthy of
all acceptance, that Christ Jesus
came into the world to save
sinners, of whom I am chief.
16 However, for this reason I
obtained mercy, that in me first
Jesus Christ might show all
longsuffering, as a pattern to
those who are going to believe on
Him for everlasting life. 17 Now
to the King eternal, immortal,
invisible, to God who alone is
wise, be honor and glory forever
and ever. Amen. 18 This charge I
commit to you, son Timothy,
according to the prophecies
previously made concerning you,
that by them you may wage the
good warfare, 19 having faith and
a good conscience, which some
having rejected, concerning the
faith have suffered shipwreck, 20
of whom are Hymenaeus and
Alexander, whom I delivered to
Satan that they may learn not to
blaspheme.
1. Why did the Lord extend mercy to Paul?
2. In verse 15 we find the first of four faithful sayings in 1st and 2nd
Timothy and Titus, can you find the other three?
3. In what way is Paul a pattern for us?
4. What charge did Paul give to Timothy?
5. What are the prophecies referred to in verse 18?
6. How were Hymenaeus and Alexander delivered unto Satan?
7. In what other New Testament letter do we read of someone being
delivered to Satan?
8. Why did Paul consider himself the chief of sinners?
9. How could one make shipwreck of the faith?
See Acts 9:122
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1 Timothy 2:115
Prayer And Supplication

1 Therefore I exhort first of all that


supplications, prayers,
intercessions, and giving of thanks
be made for all men, 2 for kings
and all who are in authority, that
we may lead a quiet and
peaceable life in all godliness and
reverence. 3 For this is good and
acceptable in the sight of God our
Savior, 4 who desires all men to be
saved and to come to the
knowledge of the truth.
5 For there is one God and one
Mediator between God and men,
the Man Christ Jesus, 6 who gave
Himself a ransom for all, to be
testified in due time, 7 for which I
was appointed a preacher and an
apostleI am speaking the truth
in Christ and not lyinga teacher
of the Gentiles in faith and truth.
8 I desire therefore that the men
pray everywhere, lifting up holy
hands, without wrath and
doubting; 9 in like manner also,
that the women adorn themselves
in modest apparel, with propriety
and moderation, not with braided
hair or gold or pearls or costly
clothing, 10 but, which is proper
for women professing godliness,
with good works. 11 Let a woman
learn in silence with all
submission. 12 And I do not
permit a woman to teach or to
have authority over a man, but to
be in silence. 13 For Adam was
formed first, then Eve. 14 And
Adam was not deceived, but the
woman being deceived, fell into
transgression. 15 Nevertheless she
will be saved in childbearing if
they continue in faith, love, and
holiness, with self-control.
1. What elements should be included in our prayers? (cf. Matt. 6:515)
2. What should we pray for?
3. What is the purpose of a mediator?
4. In what way was Christ our ransom?
5. Explain the command of lifting up holy hands.
6. How can a woman determine what is modest apparel?
7. Is it sinful for a woman to wear pearls or costly clothing?
8. In what Scriptural ways may a woman teach?
9. How is a woman saved in childbearing?
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1 Timothy 3:113
Elders And Deacons

1 This is a faithful saying: If a man


desires the position of a bishop, he
desires a good work. 2 A bishop
then must be blameless, the
husband of one wife, temperate,
sober-minded, of good behavior,
hospitable, able to teach; 3 not
given to wine, not violent, not
greedy for money, but gentle, not
quarrelsome, not covetous; 4 one
who rules his own house well,
having his children in submission
with all reverence 5 (for if a man
does not know how to rule his
own house, how will he take care
of the church of God?); 6 not a
novice, lest being puffed up with
pride he fall into the same
condemnation as the devil.
7 Moreover he must have a good
testimony among those who are
outside, lest he fall into reproach
and the snare of the devil.
8 Likewise deacons must be
reverent, not double-tongued, not
given to much wine, not greedy
for money, 9 holding the mystery
of the faith with a pure
conscience. 10 But let these also
first be tested; then let them serve
as deacons, being found
blameless. 11 Likewise their wives
must be reverent, not slanderers,
temperate, faithful in all things.
12 Let deacons be the husbands of
one wife, ruling their children and
their own houses well. 13 For
those who have served well as
deacons obtain for themselves a
good standing and great boldness
in the faith which is in Christ
Jesus.
1. There are many terms used to describe elders. What are these other
terms, and where are they located in the New Testament?
2. How can you tell if a man has the following qualities?
a. hospitable
b. not greedy for money
c. not a novice
d. rules well his own house
e. children in subjection
f. a good testimony among those who are outside
g. able to teach
3. What qualifications, if any, do you believe are often overlooked or
minimized?
4. What is meant by the phrase holding the mystery of the faith with a
pure conscience?
5. How are elders and deacons to first be tested?
6. Compare the list of qualifications in 1 Timothy 3:17 with the list in Titus
1:59. Compile a complete list of these qualifications.
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1 Timothy 3:144:5
A Great Mystery And Apostacy

14 These things I write to you,


though I hope to come to you
shortly; 15 but if I am delayed, I
write so that you may know how
you ought to conduct yourself in
the house of God, which is the
church of the living God, the pillar
and ground of the truth. 16 And
without controversy great is the
mystery of godliness: God was
manifested in the flesh, Justified
in the Spirit, Seen by angels,
Preached among the Gentiles,
Believed on in the world,
Received up in glory. 4:1 Now the
Spirit expressly says that in latter
times some will depart from the
faith, giving heed to deceiving
spirits and doctrines of demons, 2
speaking lies in hypocrisy, having
their own conscience seared with
a hot iron, 3 forbidding to marry,
and commanding to abstain from
foods which God created to be
received with thanksgiving by
those who believe and know the
truth. 4 For every creature of God
is good, and nothing is to be
refused if it is received with
thanksgiving; 5 for it is sanctified
by the word of God and prayer.
1. What did Paul have reference to in 1 Timothy 3:15 when he spoke of how
you should conduct yourself in the house of God?
2. In what way is the church the pillar and ground of the truth?
3. Verse 16 mentions six events in the life of Christfind where these
events are recorded.
a. Manifested in the flesh
b. Justified in the Spirit
c. Seen of angels
d. Preached unto the Gentiles
e. Believed on in the world
f. Received up into glory
4. Name the two doctrines of demons mentioned in chapter four.
5. What religious groups practice these demonic doctrines today?
6. How are unclean foods made clean (cf. Romans 14:19)?
7. Are there any foods a Christian may not eat today?
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1 Timothy 4:65:2
A Faithful Minister

6 If you instruct the brethren in


these things, you will be a good
minister of Jesus Christ, nourished
in the words of faith and of the
good doctrine which you have
carefully followed. 7 But reject
profane and old wives fables, and
exercise yourself toward
godliness. 8 For bodily exercise
profits a little, but godliness is
profitable for all things, having
promise of the life that now is and
of that which is to come. 9 This is
a faithful saying and worthy of all
acceptance. 10 For to this end we
both labor and suffer reproach,
because we trust in the living
God, who is the Savior of all men,
especially of those who believe.
11 These things command and
teach. 12 Let no one despise your
youth, but be an example to the
believers in word, in conduct, in
love, in spirit, in faith, in purity.
13 Till I come, give attention to
reading, to exhortation, to
doctrine. 14 Do not neglect the gift
that is in you, which was given to
you by prophecy with the laying
on of the hands of the eldership.
15 Meditate on these things; give
yourself entirely to them, that
your progress may be evident to
all. 16 Take heed to yourself and
to the doctrine. Continue in them,
for in doing this you will save
both yourself and those who hear
you. 5:1 Do not rebuke an older
man, but exhort him as a father,
younger men as brothers, 2 older
women as mothers, younger as
sisters, with all purity.
1. Give an example of an old wives fable.
2. How does one exercise himself to godliness?
3. How is God the Savior of all men, especially of those who believe?
4. What was the reason for warning Timothy to let no one despise your
youth?
5. In what six ways was Timothy to be an example?
6. What is the gift mentioned in 1 Timothy 4:14?
7. How did Timothy receive this gift?
8. What was Timothy to give himself entirely to?
9. How would one take heed to the doctrine?
10. How would taking heed to the doctrine save others?
11. How was Timothy to regard older men? Younger men? Older women?
Younger women?
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1 Timothy 5:316
Honoring Worthy Widows

3 Honor widows who are really


widows. 4 But if any widow has
children or grandchildren, let
them first learn to show piety at
home and to repay their parents;
for this is good and acceptable
before God. 5 Now she who is
really a widow, and left alone,
trusts in God and continues in
supplications and prayers night
and day. 6 But she who lives in
pleasure is dead while she lives.
7 And these things command, that
they may be blameless. 8 But if
anyone does not provide for his
own, and especially for those of
his household, he has denied the
faith and is worse than an
unbeliever. 9 Do not let a widow
under sixty years old be taken into
the number, and not unless she
has been the wife of one man,
10 well reported for good works:
if she has brought up children, if
she has lodged strangers, if she
has washed the saints feet, if she
has relieved the afflicted, if she
has diligently followed every
good work. 11 But refuse the
younger widows; for when they
have begun to grow wanton
against Christ, they desire to
marry, 12 having condemnation
because they have cast off their
first faith. 13 And besides they
learn to be idle, wandering about
from house to house, and not only
idle but also gossips and
busybodies, saying things which
they ought not. 14 Therefore I
desire that the younger widows
marry, bear children, manage the
house, give no opportunity to the
adversary to speak reproachfully.
15 For some have already turned
aside after Satan. 16 If any
believing man or woman has
widows, let them relieve them,
and do not let the church be
burdened, that it may relieve
those who are really widows.
1. Who has the first responsibility to care for widows in need?
2. How does one provide for his own?
3. How old must a widow be before she can be taken into the regular care
of the church?
4. What kind of woman must the widow be before the church is charged
with her care?
5. What advice did Paul give to younger widows?
6. What were the younger widows to avoid?
7. Compare the phrase the wife of one man (1 Timothy 5:9) with the
qualifications for an elder in Titus 1:6, the husband of one wife.
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1 Timothy 5:1725
Honor To Godly Elders

17 Let the elders who rule well be


counted worthy of double honor,
especially those who labor in the
word and doctrine. 18 For the
Scripture says, You shall not
muzzle an ox while it treads out
the grain, and, The laborer is
worthy of his wages. 19 Do not
receive an accusation against an
elder except from two or three
witnesses. 20 Those who are
sinning rebuke in the presence of
all, that the rest also may fear.
21 I charge you before God and
the Lord Jesus Christ and the elect
angels that you observe these
things without prejudice, doing
nothing with partiality. 22 Do not
lay hands on anyone hastily, nor
share in other peoples sins; keep
yourself pure. 23 No longer drink
only water, but use a little wine
for your stomachs sake and your
frequent infirmities. 24 Some
mens sins are clearly evident,
preceding them to judgment, but
those of some men follow later.
25 Likewise, the good works of
some are clearly evident, and
those that are otherwise cannot be
hidden.
1. How does an elder rule well?
2. What is the double honor mentioned in verse 17?
3. What does verse 18 refer to? Where are these words quoted from?
4. How was Timothy to receive an accusation against an elder?
5. What was Timothy to do with a sinning elder?
6. How is it possible to share in the sins of others? Give a few examples.
7. What was Timothy to do about his illness?
8. How do some sins precede men to the judgement?
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1 Timothy 6:110
Beware Of Greed

1 Let as many bondservants as are


under the yoke count their own
masters worthy of all honor, so
that the name of God and His
doctrine may not be blasphemed.
2 And those who have believing
masters, let them not despise
them because they are brethren,
but rather serve them because
those who are benefited are
believers and beloved. Teach and
exhort these things. 3 If anyone
teaches otherwise and does not
consent to wholesome words,
even the words of our Lord Jesus
Christ, and to the doctrine which
accords with godliness, 4 he is
proud, knowing nothing, but is
obsessed with disputes and
arguments over words, from
which come envy, strife, reviling,
evil suspicions, 5 useless
wranglings of men of corrupt
minds and destitute of the truth,
who suppose that godliness is a
means of gain. From such
withdraw yourself. 6 Now
godliness with contentment is
great gain. 7 For we brought
nothing into this world, and it is
certain we can carry nothing out.
8 And having food and clothing,
with these we shall be content.
9 But those who desire to be rich
fall into temptation and a snare,
and into many foolish and
harmful lusts which drown men
in destruction and perdition.
10 For the love of money is a root
of all kinds of evil, for which some
have strayed from the faith in
their greediness, and pierced
themselves through with many
sorrows.
1. What is the obligation of a bondservant?
2. What are the characteristics of those who will not consent to
wholesome words?
3. How was Timothy to treat these false teachers?
4. What is godliness with contentment? How is it possible?
5. What did we bring into this world?
6. What will we leave this world with?
7. What type of snare will those who desire to be rich fall into? (cf.
Proverbs 30:79)
8. What is the love of money?
9. How will a man pierce himself with many sorrows?
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The Good Confession

1 Timothy 6:1121
11 But you, O man of God, flee
these things and pursue
righteousness, godliness, faith,
love, patience, gentleness. 12 Fight
the good fight of faith, lay hold on
eternal life, to which you were
also called and have confessed the
good confession in the presence of
many witnesses. 13 I urge you in
the sight of God who gives life to
all things, and before Christ Jesus
who witnessed the good
confession before Pontius Pilate,
14 that you keep this
commandment without spot,
blameless until our Lord Jesus
Christs appearing, 15 which He
will manifest in His own time, He
who is the blessed and only
Potentate, the King of kings and
Lord of lords, 16 who alone has
immortality, dwelling in
unapproachable light, whom no
man has seen or can see, to whom
be honor and everlasting power.
Amen. 17 Command those who
are rich in this present age not to
be haughty, nor to trust in
uncertain riches but in the living
God, who gives us richly all
things to enjoy. 18 Let them do
good, that they be rich in good
works, ready to give, willing to
share, 19 storing up for
themselves a good foundation for
the time to come, that they may
lay hold on eternal life.
20 O Timothy! Guard what was
committed to your trust, avoiding
the profane and idle babblings
and contradictions of what is
falsely called knowledge 21 by
professing it some have strayed
concerning the faith. Grace be
with you. Amen.
1. What six things was Timothy to pursue?
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
2. How can we lay hold on eternal life?
3. How did Christ witness a good confession before Pilate?
4. What does God dwell in?
5. What was Timothy commanded to tell the rich?
6. How can one establish a good confession?
7. What was committed to Timothys trust?
8. What was Timothy to avoid?
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2 Timothy 1:17
Timothys Early Life

1 Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ


by the will of God, according to
the promise of life which is in
Christ Jesus, 2 To Timothy, a
beloved son: Grace, mercy, and
peace from God the Father and
Christ Jesus our Lord. 3 I thank
God, whom I serve with a pure
conscience, as my forefathers did,
as without ceasing I remember
you in my prayers night and day,
4 greatly desiring to see you,
being mindful of your tears, that I
may be filled with joy, 5 when I
call to remembrance the genuine
faith that is in you, which dwelt
first in your grandmother Lois
and your mother Eunice, and I am
persuaded is in you also.
6 Therefore I remind you to stir up
the gift of God which is in you
through the laying on of my
hands. 7 For God has not given us
a spirit of fear, but of power and
of love and of a sound mind.
1. According to these verse, where is life located? (cf. Eph. 1:3).
2. In what way was Timothy a beloved son to Paul?
3. Paul said he served God with a pure conscience. Did this mean God
had always accepted Pauls service?
4. How did Timothy receive his faith?
5. How did Timothy receive the gift of God? (cf. Acts 8:18).
6. What type of spirit has God given us?
a.
b.
c.
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2 Timothy 1:818
Not Ashamed Of The Gospel

8 Therefore do not be ashamed of


the testimony of our Lord, nor of
me His prisoner, but share with
me in the sufferings for the gospel
according to the power of God,
9 who has saved us and called us
with a holy calling, not according
to our works, but according to His
own purpose and grace which
was given to us in Christ Jesus
before time began, 10 but has now
been revealed by the appearing of
our Savior Jesus Christ, who has
abolished death and brought life
and immortality to light through
the gospel, 11 to which I was
appointed a preacher, an apostle,
and a teacher of the Gentiles.
12 For this reason I also suffer
these things; nevertheless I am not
ashamed, for I know whom I have
believed and am persuaded that
He is able to keep what I have
committed to Him until that Day.
13 Hold fast the pattern of sound
words which you have heard from
me, in faith and love which are in
Christ Jesus. 14 That good thing
which was committed to you,
keep by the Holy Spirit who
dwells in us. 15 This you know,
that all those in Asia have turned
away from me, among whom are
Phygellus and Hermogenes.
16 The Lord grant mercy to the
household of Onesiphorus, for he
often refreshed me, and was not
ashamed of my chain; 17 but
when he arrived in Rome, he
sought me out very zealously and
found me. 18 The Lord grant to
him that he may find mercy from
the Lord in that Dayand you
know very well how many ways
he ministered to me at Ephesus.
1. How could Timothy share in Pauls sufferings?
2. How has God called us? (cf. 2 Thes. 2:14).
3. What did God establish in Christ before the world began?
4. How did Christ bring life and immortality to light?
5. What three works was Paul appointed to?
6. What had Paul committed to Christ until that Day?
7. What is the pattern of sound words?
8. How does the Holy Spirit dwell in us?
9. How had some in Asia treated Paul?
10. Onesiphorus had often refreshed Paul. Find the two other verses
where Paul was refreshed.
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2 Timothy 2:113
A Good Soldier Of Christ

1 You therefore, my son, be strong


in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.
2 And the things that you have
heard from me among many
witnesses, commit these to faithful
men who will be able to teach
others also. 3 You therefore must
endure hardship as a good soldier
of Jesus Christ. 4 No one engaged
in warfare entangles himself with
the affairs of this life, that he may
please him who enlisted him as a
soldier. 5 And also if anyone
competes in athletics, he is not
crowned unless he competes
according to the rules. 6 The hard-
working farmer must be first to
partake of the crops. 7 Consider
what I say, and may the Lord give
you understanding in all things.
8 Remember that Jesus Christ, of
the seed of David, was raised
from the dead according to my
gospel, 9 for which I suffer trouble
as an evildoer, even to the point of
chains; but the word of God is not
chained. 10 Therefore I endure all
things for the sake of the elect,
that they also may obtain the
salvation which is in Christ Jesus
with eternal glory. 11 This is a
faithful saying: For if we died
with Him, We shall also live with
Him. 12 If we endure, We shall
also reign with Him. If we deny
Him, He also will deny us. 13 If
we are faithless, He remains
faithful; He cannot deny Himself.
1. What was Timothy to commit to faithful men?
2. What three occupations did Paul compare Timothys work to?
a.
b.
c.
3. How would a soldier entangle himself with the affairs of this life?
4. How did Paul suffer trouble as an evil doer?
5. Why did Paul endure all things?
6. How do we die with Christ?
7. How will we reign with Christ? What other verse speaks of this idea?
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2 Timothy 2:1426

Useful For The Master


14 Remind them of these things,
charging them before the Lord not
to strive about words to no profit,
to the ruin of the hearers. 15 Be
diligent to present yourself
approved to God, a worker who
does not need to be ashamed,
rightly dividing the word of truth.
16 But shun profane and idle
babblings, for they will increase to
more ungodliness. 17 And their
message will spread like cancer.
Hymenaeus and Philetus are of
this sort, 18 who have strayed
concerning the truth, saying that
the resurrection is already past;
and they overthrow the faith of
some. 19 Nevertheless the solid
foundation of God stands, having
this seal: The Lord knows those
who are His,and, Let everyone
who names the name of Christ
depart from iniquity. 20 But in a
great house there are not only
vessels of gold and silver, but also
of wood and clay, some for honor
and some for dishonor. 21 There-
fore if anyone cleanses himself
from the latter, he will be a vessel
for honor, sanctified and useful
for the Master, prepared for every
good work. 22 Flee also youthful
lusts; but pursue righteousness,
faith, love, peace with those who
call on the Lord out of a pure
heart. 23 But avoid foolish and
ignorant disputes, knowing that
they generate strife. 24 And a
servant of the Lord must not
quarrel but be gentle to all, able to
teach, patient, 25 in humility
correcting those who are in
opposition, if God perhaps will
grant them repentance, so that
they may know the truth, 26 and
that they may come to their senses
and escape the snare of the devil,
having been taken captive by him
to do his will.
1. What was Timothy to remind the brethren of?
2. What would make Timothy a worker who does not need to be
ashamed?
3. What were Hymenaeus and Philetus guilty of?
4. In what other passage do we read of the sin of Hymenaeus?
5. How were Hymenaeus and Philetus able to overthrow the faith of
some?
6. What four things was Timothy to pursue?
a.
b.
c.
d.
7. What was Timothy to avoid?
8. How are we to correct those who are in opposition?
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2 Timothy 3:19

Men Of Corrupt Minds


1 But know this, that in the last
days perilous times will come:
2 For men will be lovers of
themselves, lovers of money,
boasters, proud, blasphemers,
disobedient to parents,
unthankful, unholy, 3 unloving,
unforgiving, slanderers, without
self-control, brutal, despisers of
good, 4 traitors, headstrong,
haughty, lovers of pleasure rather
than lovers of God, 5 having a
form of godliness but denying its
power. And from such people
turn away! 6 For of this sort are
those who creep into households
and make captives of gullible
women loaded down with sins,
led away by various lusts, 7
always learning and never able to
come to the knowledge of the
truth. 8 Now as Jannes and
Jambres resisted Moses, so do
these also resist the truth: men of
corrupt minds, disapproved
concerning the faith; 9 but they
will progress no further, for their
folly will be manifest to all, as
theirs also was.
1. When are the last days spoken of in 2 Timothy 3:1?
2. In 2 Timothy 3:24 Paul mentions many of the sins worldly men are
often guilty of. Which of these sins are often minimized?
3. What sins would be involved in the phrase without natural affection?
4. How could one have a form of godliness but denying its power?
5. Who are the gullible women mentioned in 2 Timothy 3:6?
6. How could one be always learning, and never able to come to the
knowledge of the truth?
7. Who were Jannes and Jambres, and how did they resist Moses?
8. How will ungodly men have their folly made manifest to all?
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2 Timothy 3:1017

Given By Inspiration
10 But you have carefully
followed my doctrine, manner of
life, purpose, faith, longsuffering,
love, perseverance, 11 per-
secutions, afflictions, which
happened to me at Antioch, at
Iconium, at Lystrawhat
persecutions I endured. And out
of them all the Lord delivered me.
12 Yes, and all who desire to live
godly in Christ Jesus will suffer
persecution. 13 But evil men and
impostors will grow worse and
worse, deceiving and being
deceived. 14 But you must
continue in the things which you
have learned and been assured of,
knowing from whom you have
learned them, 15 and that from
childhood you have known the
Holy Scriptures, which are able to
make you wise for salvation
through faith which is in Christ
Jesus. 16 All Scripture is given by
inspiration of God, and is
profitable for doctrine, for reproof,
for correction, for instruction in
righteousness, 17 that the man of
God may be complete, thoroughly
equipped for every good work.
1. What nine things in Pauls life did Timothy know about?
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
i.
2. Where do we have a full report of Pauls work at Antioch, Iconium and
Lystra?
3. What will all who live godly in Christ Jesus receive?
4. What are the Holy Scriptures mentioned in 2 Timothy 3:15, and how
could they make Timothy wise for salvation?
5. What four things is God's word profitable for?
a.
b.
c.
d.
6. Who is the man of God, and how is he made perfect?
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2 Timothy 4:18

Preach The Word!


1 I charge you therefore before
God and the Lord Jesus Christ,
who will judge the living and the
dead at His appearing and His
kingdom: 2 Preach the word! Be
ready in season and out of season.
Convince, rebuke, exhort, with all
longsuffering and teaching. 3 For
the time will come when they will
not endure sound doctrine, but
according to their own desires,
because they have itching ears,
they will heap up for themselves
teachers; 4 and they will turn their
ears away from the truth, and be
turned aside to fables. 5 But you
be watchful in all things, endure
afflictions, do the work of an
evangelist, fulfill your ministry.
6 For I am already being poured
out as a drink offering, and the
time of my departure is at hand.
7 I have fought the good fight, I
have finished the race, I have kept
the faith. 8 Finally, there is laid up
for me the crown of righteousness,
which the Lord, the righteous
Judge, will give to me on that Day,
and not to me only but also to all
who have loved His appearing.
1. What motivation did Timothy have to preach the word?
2. What does it mean to preach with all longsuffering and teaching?
3. What will men seek for when they leave sound doctrine?
4. What is the work of an evangelist?
5. How could Timothy fulfill his ministry?
6. What did Paul look forward to at the end of his life?
7. What is the Day mentioned in verse 8?
8. What do you have to do to receive the same reward as Paul?
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2 Timothy 4:922

Pauls Valedictory
9 Be diligent to come to me
quickly; 10 for Demas has
forsaken me, having loved this
present world, and has departed
for ThessalonicaCrescens for
Galatia, Titus for Dalmatia.
11 Only Luke is with me. Get
Mark and bring him with you, for
he is useful to me for ministry.
12 And Tychicus I have sent to
Ephesus. 13 Bring the cloak that I
left with Carpus at Troas when
you comeand the books,
especially the parchments.
14 Alexander the coppersmith did
me much harm. May the Lord
repay him according to his works.
15 You also must beware of him,
for he has greatly resisted our
words. 16 At my first defense no
one stood with me, but all forsook
me. May it not be charged against
them. 17 But the Lord stood with
me and strengthened me, so that
the message might be preached
fully through me, and that all the
Gentiles might hear. And I was
delivered out of the mouth of the
lion. 18 And the Lord will deliver
me from every evil work and
preserve me for His heavenly
kingdom. To Him be glory forever
and ever. Amen! 19 Greet Prisca
and Aquila, and the household of
Onesiphorus. 20 Erastus stayed in
Corinth, but Trophimus I have left
in Miletus sick. 21 Do your utmost
to come before winter. Eubulus
greets you, as well as Pudens,
Linus, Claudia, and all the
brethren. 22 The Lord Jesus Christ
be with your spirit. Grace be with
you. Amen.
1. Why did Demas forsake Paul?
2. What items did Paul request Timothy to bring to him?
3. How will the Lord reward Alexander the coppersmith?
4. Who stood with Paul at his first defense?
5. Who delivered Paul out of the mouth of the lion?
6. Where do we first read of Prisca and Aquila?
7. Who did Paul leave at Miletus?
8. What is the spirit referred to in verse 22?
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